Meat Prep (PM Shift)

Din Tai Fung North America•City of Industry, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Prep is responsible for receiving meat, checking its quality, and butchering and preparing it in accordance with Din Tai Fung procedures. The role also supports kitchen operations by labeling items, maintaining clean and sanitized work areas, organizing walk-in coolers and freezers, helping with deep cleaning, and preparing produce to specified cutting sizes. Employees must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, including recipes and standard operating procedures. This position is based at 15323 Proctor Avenue, City of Industry, California. The listed shift is 2:45 PM to 10:15 PM, with a flexible schedule required Monday through Sunday and overtime as needed. The operation runs seven days a week, including holidays, and schedules may vary based on business demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to provide documentation of legal authorization to work in the United States. The position requires following company policies, food-safety and safety procedures, proper dress requirements, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Basic knife skills.
Food Handler’s Card; newly hired employees must provide a Food Handler’s Certificate according to the stated onboarding and renewal deadlines.
Read, understand, and follow the Employee Handbook and company policies and procedures.
Follow the proper dress policy and wear non-slip shoes at all times.
Flexible working hours, including early morning and late-night shifts; the operation runs seven days a week, including holidays, and schedules may vary with business demands.
Positive and professional attitude.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to provide documentation authorizing work in the United States.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day and push a cart weighing up to 100 pounds.
Must be comfortable using a knife and cutting glove.
Must use appropriate personal protective equipment, including cutting gloves, back support belt when lifting heavy items, and goggles and long gloves when working with chemicals.

Responsibilities

Receive meat from vendors and check the quality of each item.
Butcher and prepare meat according to Din Tai Fung procedures.
Label items according to Health Department regulations and company procedures.
Keep kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
Organize items in walk-in coolers and freezers.
Lift and move boxes, bags, chairs, and tables, up to 50 pounds.
Assist with regular deep cleaning of the kitchen.
Cut and prepare produce according to company cutting sizes and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information, including recipes and standard operating procedures.
Follow safety procedures, use restaurant safety words during shifts, and ask for assistance as needed.

Benefits

Employer contribution toward medical insurance for individuals and eligible dependents.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Commuter spending accounts.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounts through BenefitHub.
Employee meal discounts.
Opportunities for growth and promotion from within.